4 c. apples, coarsely chopped
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 c. walnuts, chopped
2 c. all-purpose flour, sifted

Combine apples and sugar. Let it stand. Beat eggs slightly, beat in oil and vanilla. Mix and sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in alternately with apples and sugar mixture. Stir in walnuts. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 x 2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let stand in pan until quite cool. Turn out on rack to complete cooling.

LEMON BUTTER FROSTING:

4 tbsp. butter
3 c. confectioners sugar
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 or 2 tbsp. cold water

Cream butter and confectioners sugar, gradually creaming thoroughly. Beat in lemon juice and cold water.